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Yolk vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between yolk and walnut

  • Yolk has more choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin D, and vitamin B2; however, walnut is richer in copper, manganese, and magnesium.
  • Yolk covers your daily cholesterol needs 362% more than walnut.
  • Walnut contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Nuts, walnuts, english.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Yolk
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Walnut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 113% 29% 39% 109% 529% 84% 148% 0.26% 445% 27%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1042.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3060%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +304.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1959.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6107.3%
~equal in Iron ~2.91mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Yolk
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Walnut
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.3% 0.33% 14% 0% 85% 35% 21% 34% 124% 0% 6.8% 74% 21%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +268.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +424.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +49%
Contains more CholineCholine +1992.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +285.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Walnut
3
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more WaterWater +1185.3%
Contains more FatsFats +145.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +281.9%
~equal in Protein ~15.23g
~equal in Other ~1.78g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
1
37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
Walnut
2
10% 14% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 47.174 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1022.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
4
13% 34% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.18 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Walnut
3
2% 91% 3% 3%
Starch: 0.06 g
Sucrose: 2.43 g
Glucose: 0.08 g
Fructose: 0.09 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +125%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3371.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +28.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yolk Walnut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Walnut DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 47.174g 286%
Copper 0.077mg 1.586mg 168%
Manganese 0.055mg 3.414mg 146%
Choline 820.2mg 39.2mg 142%
Selenium 56µg 4.9µg 93%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Fats 26.54g 65.21g 59%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.57mg 48%
Vitamin A 381µg 1µg 42%
Magnesium 5mg 158mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.15mg 29%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Fiber 0g 6.7g 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Calories 322kcal 654kcal 17%
Saturated fat 9.551g 6.126g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.537mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.341mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.7mg 13%
Folate 146µg 98µg 12%
Potassium 109mg 441mg 10%
Zinc 2.3mg 3.09mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 8.933g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 1.125mg 7%
Phosphorus 390mg 346mg 6%
Calcium 129mg 98mg 3%
Carbs 3.59g 13.71g 3%
Sodium 48mg 2mg 2%
Iron 2.73mg 2.91mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.7µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg 1%
Protein 15.86g 15.23g 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 7.01g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 2.61g N/A
Starch 0.06g 0%
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.596mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.625mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 1.17mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.236mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.711mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.753mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.391mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0.09g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yolk Walnut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Yolk
32%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.425g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/nutrients
  2. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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